Day:239, Words:239

Oh my, what a miserable day. It actually started out alright with a warmish wind and some overcast yet dry conditions.The four year old and I even took the boat out for a quick and unsuccessful fishing trip, having seen the threatening clouds hovering above. Around midday, the heavens opened and it pelted down for the rest of the day. When it rains up here, it is usually in the form of an annoying, frustrating drizzle. Umbrellas are virtually unheard of, raincoats and waterproof pants being the preference. A look outside today and you could be excused for thinking you were stuck in Manilla during the wet season.

It was a pity for the Øksfjord A football team that trudged through 90 minutes in horrid conditions. Even the dog refused to venture out into the torrential downpour.

The weather really is unpredictable these days. Summers disappear, winters move and the frequency of storms is increasing each year. Whatever you want to label it, the weather is changing.

The fishing tourists seem to revel in the conditions. A smiling group, suitably dressed were transporting their ample catch back to the apartment. The fishing tourist season is extending into October and by that time, snow blizzards are not unusual. They really must enjoy their ocean fishing because the chill of the Arctic winds, an icy ocean and an open boat are not the Ingredients I would consider for my dream holiday!

 

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